Cyd Charisse husband

Off-screen, she was known for her professionalism and discretion, steering clear of Hollywood’s notorious party scene. Her focus on craft earned her immense respect from colleagues and choreographers alike.

As the golden age of movie musicals waned in the 1960s, Charisse transitioned to television and stage work, making guest appearances on variety shows and starring in Broadway productions like Grand Hotel in the 1990s. She also toured with her husband in a nightclub act, proving that her grace and skill could captivate audiences well into her seventies.

Her contributions here formally recognized when she received the National Medal of Arts in 2006 from President George W. Bush, along with an honorary doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Cyd Charisse married singer Tony Martin in 1948, a marriage that lasted over six decades until her passing. They met in classic Hollywood fashion.

“Well, he had an agent — Nat Goldstone — and I also had the same agent. Nat introduced me to Tony, and there happened to be a popular foreign film showing in town that everyone was eager to see. He invited me to go with him, and that’s how we started dating,” Cyd shared in an interview with Television Academy.